PPDC
21 Nov
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has relaunched its innovative Court Administration and Case Management (CACM) technology to revolutionize Nigeria's criminal justice system. The technology seeks to enhance court administration, case management, and scheduling systems, ensuring speedy and efficient dispensation of justice. The CACM project addresses critical challenges in Nigeria's judicial system, such as…
9 May
Chief Executive Officer, Public and Private Development Centre, (PPDC), Jubril Shittu, has said that unwarranted remand of allege offenders in custodial centres across is largely responsible for the persistent challenge of prison overcrowding in Nigerians.
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The beneficiaries of the foreign post-graduate scholarship program of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, have departed the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport for India on Sunday, where they will pursue courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other fields. Through the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), 70 students from across the…
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Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has criticised the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over recent comments on alleged issues of nepotism at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The senator, who represented Kaduna Central in the defunct 8th National Assembly, on Sunday took a swipe at the former governor, saying that…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has made plans to establish mobile courts at airports across the country to try passengers who are unmanageable. The Guardian reports that in the event of flight delays, cancellations, and other issues, some passengers resort to attacking airline/airport officials physically and, at other times, disrupt airport services. The NCAA…
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The Jerusalem court hearing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has postponed hearings set for next week as Netanyahu undergoes a prostate operation on Sunday. The hearings will now be held on January 6 and subsequent days. Netanyahu is charged with fraud, embezzlement and bribery. The accusations against him include that he granted the…
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Celtic opened up a 14-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership over Rangers with a 4-0 thrashing of St Johnstone, while their Glasgow rivals were held 2-2 at Motherwell on Sunday. Ahead of the traditional new year Old Firm clash on January 2 the destiny of the title already looks decided after another…
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No fewer than 518 new health professionals will join Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria to mitigate the negative impact of `japa syndrome’ and strengthen healthcare delivery services at the hospital. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview on Sunday in Zaria. He stated that the…
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Napoli edged past struggling Venezia 1-0 on Sunday to move level on points with Serie A leaders Atalanta. Romelu Lukaku wasted a chance to put Napoli ahead in the 37th minute from the penalty spot. His effort was saved by visiting goalkeeper Filip Stankovic. Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal after 70 minutes, slotting home…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that 222 individuals lost their lives, and 779 were injured in 304 recorded road crashes across 33 local government areas in Oyo State over the course of 2024. The Oyo State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mrs. Rosemary Alo, who disclosed this, said the incidents were recorded across…
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About 70 beneficiaries of Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin's foreign scholarship scheme departed Mallam Aminu International Airport, Kano, on Sunday for their postgraduate programs in India. The students, who are first-class products from various fields of endeavor, were selected to pursue their second degrees abroad with full sponsorship provided by the Senate Deputy President.…
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The Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Sunday announced that the former governor of Ebonyi State and Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has been selected as the 2024 Igbo Man of the Year. In a statement in Abakaliki, the Secretary-General of the Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said that after…